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LJ13 CNY

2013 BMW F Series

White Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

16,855 mi
Last recorded16,855 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW F Series15,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ13 CNY
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 16,855 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 16,556 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 16,008 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 15,542 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 15,540 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 13,709 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 12,743 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 12,378 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front slightly pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 10,323 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 7,750 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 6,535 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 4,944 miles

How Reliable is the BMW F Series?

Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,110
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
8,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 651
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 570
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 310
Horn not working 299
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LJ13 CNY is a 2013 BMW F Series in White with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2013 BMW F Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.5% with a typical mileage of 15,728 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW F Series fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ13 CNY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F Series typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 13 years old, this BMW F Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LJ13 CNY?

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What year was LJ13 CNY registered?

LJ13 CNY is a 2013 BMW F Series, first registered on 21 March 2013.

Is LJ13 CNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ13 CNY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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